2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5400 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |
